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1. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive book about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

Abstract provided by Kimberly Dealy, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]

2. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

Abstract provided by Betsy Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

3. Girard, Linda Walvoord (1991). Alex, the kid with aids. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Alex has AIDS. In school, he began as a visitor with special privileges and ended up making friends and being a part of the class. Alex realizes that although he is sick, he can't misbehave in school.

Abstract provided by Kirsten Rose and Liz Horne, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aids] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Diseases] [Friendship] [Illness] [Misbehavior] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

4. Newman, Leslea (1995). Too far away to touch, close enough to see. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
There is a special loving relationship between Zoe and her uncle. Although he is sick, her uncle makes an extra special effort to take her on special outings. Zoe must come to terms with her uncle's illness throughout the story.

Abstract provided by Molly McCann, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aids] [Caring] [Death] [Diseases] [Homosexuality] [Illness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Stars] [Trust] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]

5. Quinlan, Patricia (1994). Tiger flowers. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Joel's uncle, Michael, dies of AIDS. Joel remembers the fun times he and Michael spent together. These happy memories help to comfort Joel.

Abstract provided by Katie Olson, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aids] [Animals] [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Illness] [Loss] [Memories] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Tiger] [Verbal Communication]
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